Key message Studying seed oil metabolism. Abstract The seeds of higher plants represent
valuable factories capable of converting photosynthetically derived sugars into a variety of …

Abstract Background Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) and Chinese hickory (C. cathayensis) are
important commercially cultivated nut trees in the genus Carya (Juglandaceae), with high …

Hickory (Carya cathayensis) nuts contain higher amount of lipids, and possess high
nutritional value and substantial health benefits. However, their lipid composition and …

Pecans are a globally important tree nut crop. Pecan nuts are rich in fatty acids (FAs),
proteins, and flavonoids in addition to thiamine and numerous micronutrients. Although …

Perilla frutescens (L.) is an important medicinal and edible plant in China with nutritional and
medical uses. The extract from leaves of Perilla frutescens contains flavonoids and volatile …

Walnut (Juglans regia L.) is a widely cultivated woody oilseed tree species, and its embryo is
rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids. Thus far, the pathways and essential genes involved in oil …

Carya cathayensis, commonly referred to as Chinese hickory, produces nuts that contain
high-quality edible oils, particularly oleic acid (18: 1). It is known that stearoyl-ACP …

Lipid-rich Pinus koraiensis seed kernels are highly regarded for their nutritional and health
benefits. To ascertain the molecular mechanism of lipid synthesis, we conducted widely …

Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) is an important tree nut throughout the world. The high
concentration of flavonoid in its kernels makes it an excellent food with health benefits …

Abstract Hickory (Carya cathayensis Sarg.) is an extraordinary nut-bearing deciduous arbor
with high content of oil in its embryo. However, the molecular mechanism underlying high oil …